When to use

Colors in Workflowy let you visually organize your bullets at a glance. You can add background colors to highlight priorities, group related items, or simply make your outline more readable. Use them to draw attention to key tasks, separate sections, or give your workspace a personal touch. It’s a simple way to add structure and focus - without overcomplicating your flow.

Color or highlight text

Color a tag

You can choose the color of any tag. Anytime you update the color of a tag, existing tags will update to the new color.